Does your business use outsourced services such as cleaning, maintenance or temporary workers? The Labor Department issued a final rule that clarifies when a worker is employed by more than one company.
Source: Associated Press, January 13, 2020. Link. Taking effect on March 16, 2020, the new rule provides a four-part test to determine whether a company is a “joint employer.” It dramatically narrows the likelihood that a company can be considered liable for overtime or minimum wage violations. It provides an incentive for companies to outsource more jobs and avoid that responsibility.
INSIGHTS: While mostly focused on larger franchise operations, animal health pros managing in corporate practices or big box retailers may wish to find out how and if this ruling can affect business.